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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,396.95, 61,268.70 and 24,255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,396.95, 61,268.70 and 24,255.14 is: 33,472.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,396.95 : 61,268.70 = 24,255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,396.95/61,268.70 = 24,255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,396.95x = 61,268.70 × 24,255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,396.95x = 1,486,080,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,080,468.50/44,396.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,472.58

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